For quite some time it is all about liquid lipsticks. Even better when the lipstick is matte. But some of them are deceiving, creating layer of colour that doesn't dry and isn't completely matte, even if the word 'matte' has been boldly stated. All I want to say that matte should be matte!

Apparently Sleek Makeup gets it, because they created product called Matte Me in perfect shade 'Birthday Suit'. Can we just take one second to admire the name of the shade? More about the shade in general. It is perfectly wearable nude with muted dusty rose undertones, that would suit with most of the skin tones, makeup looks and complexions. Texture wise it glides on like a cream, at first you would think it won't be matte because of its creamy smooth feeling. Few seconds of waiting and it dries up into smooth velvety matte finish that won't budge at all. It doesn't feel dry or uncomfortable, doesn't flake or feel heavy. 

If you want to achieve perfectly natural matte lips without feeling cakey, I recommend (and apparently Sleek too) slightly blotting the excess product off after it has dried. To ensure the perfect combination of goodness in a tube, Sleek has provided it with long and skinny, quite pointed applicator to get precise application even without a lip liner. Staying power? I wouldn't say it lasts all day, you should definitely reapply if you want it to be on your lips all day long. But you will get good amount of hours out of it, and that is definitely better than most of the lipsticks out there can offer.

The most changing in my makeup routine has to be the base. As skin changes with weather or something else, I instantly pick out something else. Or am I just bored and always looking something better than current routine? Probably little bit of both. 

Setting the base is important, because you spent your valuable time on it and you don't want all that perfection to go waste. I usually hate powders, because most of them are drying, make my face claustrophobic even if they claim to be translucent and invisible. I still want to set my makeup, so I feel most confident with natural mineral powders, they just feel least suffocating if at all. This is the powder I have talked about before. Its very fine 'fairy dust' texture gives the nicest satin finish so skin looks naturally glowing without feeling like you wear powder at all. This light diffusing Beautiful Me 'Dewy Perfection' powder goes well with foundation brush that would compliment the application of any powder product.

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Something I recently got: Maybelline The Blushed Nudes Palette and Master Brow Pro Palette. These are fairly new in here, I got excited and had to grab both even if I actually may not need them (or may I?) in my life. Today I put them into test and applied both quickly and tried to put as little effort into it as possible. Some things surprised me in a great way, some things not so much.

The eyeshadow palette looks absolutely beautiful and divine. Having mostly shimmery shadows in it, I assumed I will get some fall out with darker shadows and I wasn't wrong. Fall out was easier to get rid of than I suspected though, gentle swipe with powder brush and all was gone without leaving any trace on my face. Colour pay off could be better, but with building up few layers, you can get more opaque finish. While I didn't grab my eyeshadow primer, I recommend doing it... just to make your life easier. Consistency is quite soft and powdery creamy, this allows you to blend different shades together easily, but you can also get away with just wearing one shade at a time. Brush applicator it comes with is quite useless, but all the downsides can be forgotten if you see the shades itself. Beautiful rosy nude colours just melt my heart. This selection definitely will compliment anybody's summer makeup, from neutral to more dramatic.

Eyebrow kit looks also fabulous and comes with a useless brush I immediately threw out, brow wax, brow powder and a highlight powder. Wax is quite hard to apply and seems dry to me, you have to work dig in to make it easier to apply. Powder glides on like a dream and with very few strokes will build you a perfect arch. No fall out or smudging throughout the day, everything will stay put just like you intended to. Highlight is like a cherry on top of a cake! It is very natural creamy shade, lightens everything up and pulls everything together.

To sum up, I love both products and most definitely are these worth to try out. If you experiment with the textures, get the hang of everything and own few good brushes yourself, these work with an ease and won't fail in offering you the perfect blushed nude makeup and polished arch. 

Spring time almost screams for a base with zero effort, no blending and heavy layers. This is where Clarins Skin Pefecting BB Cream comes into play. It is thicker than most of the heavy foundations are, but yet it glides onto skin like a light balm. Its thickness may be its great side as it allows the product not only to even out the skin, but also take care of it. Say good bye to any enlarged pores, dry patches or too visible discolouration. Again, as it is concentrated, you only need smallest amount to cover whole face. Easily buildable, it can be layered up like you would wear foundation with a naturally glowing finish. 

Only downside I could think of is the shades. I have it in the '01 light' and I would hands down call it a good match to the light to medium side of the skins. It was too dark for me to wear during the winter time, but sometimes I was able to make it work with a good blending and highlighting. Now when the sun is out, I reached for it with great pleasure! It will give you that fresh boost your skin lacks of after long and dull winter. Just within seconds after getting in touch with your face, you will feel  your skin getting calmer and more revitalised. After all that being said, I will give another ten points for having sunscreen protection in it. Good job, Clarins!

Who wouldn't want naturally flawless looking skin with the least amount of effort and layers applied on skin. I personally hate to suffocate my skin with heavy makeup, so a lot of times have to go with the lighter coverage than I would like to. Until I found quite the perfect base! Diorskin Nude Air Serum is something that leaves no space for compromises when it comes to flawless velvety skin. This product is complicated, yet to simple. Its concept shouts 'fresh', 'weightless' and 'beautifying' to me. No wonder, I have totally fallen in love with it!

I must admit though, this product can be quite a splurge when it comes to its price-point, but despite being expensive, it is also an investment and a treat for the skin. Before starting to actually use it I couldn't imagine how concentrated this foundation would be. Hence the term 'serum' I guess? You only need literally a drop of product to spread around and cover your whole face perfectly. It gives medium coverage, but is easily buildable to a fuller look. 

Consistency of the foundation is very light and liquidy. You must actually get used to its properties and personality in order to avoid over using it or spilling it everywhere. I personally have found it works the best and most flawlessly with my hands. No brushes or sponges needed as the liquid form will sink in fast! Applying it with clean hands make it feel like a serum that not only serves the purpose of the makeup, but also the skincare. It perfects any discolouration, dry patches, enlarged pores or redness within seconds. Glowing radiant velvety finish isn't oily or shiny, I even prefer not to use powder afterwards and makeup stays perfect for hours. It doesn't wear off streaky or patchy, rather seamlessly and naturally. 

Containing different oils including cranberry oil, it sure feels like a treat for the fatigued skin. So, you will get now, what I meant by saying it will be an investment you won't have to regret. This foundation definitely saves your effort on putting many different products on your skin in order to get the perfect radiant base you have been longing for.